Genocide Intervention Network Action Alerts: Have a Hand in Stopping Genocide

Q & A Session With ENOUGH Experts on ICC Charges against Sudanese President

Murthy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:37:30 -0400

You are invited to participate in a conference call on Wednesday, July 16th from 1-2 pm EST to discuss the International Criminal Court prosecutor's recently filed charges against Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir.

Reauthorize Sanctions Against Burma

Jessica Anderson — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:36:31 -0400

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The Burmese military regime, which has ruled the country since 1962, has been launching major counter-insurgency campaigns that have led to widespread mass atrocities against civilians of ethnic minorities. They are responsible for the displacement of over 1.3 million people, the destruction of 3,200 villages in eastern Burma and mass atrocities against civilians including rape, murder, forced labor and the widespread recruitment of child soldiers.

We woke them up!

Genocide Intervention Network — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:05:04 -0400

Two weeks ago, we asked the anti-genocide community to tell Director Jim Nussle in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act. If you took action, your message was one of more than 1,300 messages that were sent to Director Nussle that day.

President Bush Misses Key Deadline

Jessica Anderson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:40:42 -0400

April 29th was the deadline for implementation of an important provision of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA), which would prohibit federal contracts with foreign companies funding the genocide.

Over the past weeks, citizens have made thousands of phone calls to the White House, asking President Bush to ensure that the deadline was met. Unfortunately, the deadline has passed, and the provision prohibiting federal contracts with foreign companies fueling the genocide has still not been implemented.

Please send a message to Director Jim Nussle of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Director Nussle's office oversees the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council, which is in charge of implementing the provision.

Ask Director Nussle to amend procurement regulations in order to prevent future contracts, and the renewal of existing contracts, with companies supporting the government of Sudan.

One Week Left to Implement SADA!

Genocide Intervention Network — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:28:06 -0400

The Bush Administration has just one week left to implement the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA). What is the president waiting for? With your help, we made 500 calls to the White House last week, asking President Bush to finally enact the legislation he signed more than 100 days ago. Help us make 1,000 more this week!

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE and tell President Bush to stick to his promises by fully enacting SADA by April 29th!

President Bush must implement SADA by April 29

Genocide Intervention Network — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:31:10 -0400

On Dec. 31, President Bush signed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) in to law, following the unanimous passage of the bill by both houses of Congress. The president was given 120 days since the signing of SADA in order to sign the bill. Time's almost up — 120 days expires on Monday, April 29.

With the renewal of violence in Darfur, it's more important than ever that the U.S. put economic pressure on the government of Sudan to end the genocide. Send a message to President Bush to stick to his promises by implementing SADA by April 29.

Ask Congress to Fund Peacekeepers in Darfur

Genocide Intervention Network — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:50:14 -0400

The 2008 budget left a shortfall of $334 million in funding for Darfur peacekeeping this year. Full funding is necessary to ensure the success of the peacekeeping mission. Call 1-800-GENOCIDE and urge your members of Congress to support an additional $334 million for peacekeeping in Darfur.

Lobby China by participating in an Olympic Corporate Sponsor rally

Genocide Intervention Network — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:31:54 -0400

This year, 19 of the world's largest corporations will sponsor the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. GI-Net's student division, STAND is collaborating with Dream for Darfur to host rallies throughout the country, targeting the corporate sponsors of the Olympics. We are asking the Olympic Corporate Sponsors to appeal to the Chinese government to use their leverage with Sudan to demand that the people of Sudan receive protection and proper medical care by the time the Games begin.

Get involved by signing up to plan or participate in an Olympic Corporate Sponsor rally today.

Implementing a Comprehensive Regional Strategy

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:30:28 -0500

Ask your representative to co-sponsor House Resolution 1011.

With the humanitarian crisis stemming from Darfur continuing to destabilize not only Sudan, but the surrounding region, including Chad and the Central African Republic, it has become increasingly urgent that the international community develop, fund, and implement a "comprehensive regional strategy."

The United States and President Bush have the ability and responsibility to protect by using their influential position on the United Nations Security Council and financial ability to provide humanitarian assistance to the region.

House Resolution 1011 urges President Bush to stick to his promises by:

Urging the UN Security Council to implement sanctions against the government of Sudan for its detrimental actions and the continued destabilization of the region, and continue US humanitarian assistance to the refugees and internally displaced people in Chad and the Central African Republic.

This week, ask your representative to call on President Bush to stick to his promises and implement a comprehensive regional strategy by co-sponsoring House Resolution 1011.

How we can save lives in Darfur

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:15:02 -0500

Thank you to all of you who have endorsed our new Executive Legacy campaign, calling on President Bush to make peace in Sudan a priority in his last year in office. Already, more than 1,000 activists from across the country have endorsed the campaign!

Endorse our Executive Legacy campaign

Genocide Intervention Network — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:44:21 -0500

Over the next few months, GI-Net and STAND, our student division, will be focusing our efforts on President Bush’s legacy in regards to Sudan. The president and his administration have one year left in office; that’s one year left to bring peace to the people of Sudan.

Sign-On Letter Sent to President Bush

Jessica Anderson — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:19:24 -0500

On Friday, February 8, Congressman Brian Higgins and Senator Hillary Clinton submitted a letter to President Bush, calling on the administration to strengthen it's diplomatic efforts in Darfur. Thanks to phone calls by citizens like you, 60 Representatives and 16 Senators signed on to this letter.

View the text of the letter and signatories.

UN Peacekeepers in Darfur Need Your Help: Call 1-800-GENOCIDE

Jessica Anderson — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:49:49 -0500

Thanks to your phone calls over the past week, 18 representatives (listed below) have signed on to Rep. Brian Higgins' letter asking President Bush to strengthen US diplomacy for Darfur.

We are excited to inform you that Sen. Hillary Clinton is now circulating the letter in the Senate. The signing deadline for both letters has been extended to Thursday, Feb. 7.

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE.

Tell your Representative to sign Congressman Higgins' letter and your Senators to sign Sen. Clinton's letter.

Tell Your Representative To Support The UN Peacekeepers In Darfur

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:29:00 -0500

On Jan. 1, 2008, the UN/Africa Union hybrid peacekeeping force (UNAMID) replaced the struggling African Union mission in Darfur. UN peacekeepers are now being sent to stop a genocide — supposedly with strong international backing — but they still have not been given desperately needed logistical support, including helicopters and armored personnel carriers.

Rep. Brian Higgins of New York has written a letter to President Bush, asking him to support UNAMID and strengthen U.S. diplomacy for Darfur.

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE and ask your representative to sign on to this letter.

A New Year's Gift From President Bush

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:48:11 -0500

Happy New Year! On Monday, President Bush signed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) into law.

Keep up-to-date on the situation in Darfur and get the most urgent actions by joining our Rapid Response Network .

The Genocide Intervention Network and its partners worked on SADA for over a year. In 2006, a similar measure failed and "the experts" told us that it would never pass.

They were wrong.

Help Shape the Darfur Agenda in 2008

Genocide Intervention Network — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:50:58 -0500

As 2008 begins, we would like to know what areas of Darfur advocacy you would like to focus on in the coming year, and how the Genocide Intervention Network can better help you in your efforts. Please take a moment to fill out our online survey

Make the Candidates Debate Darfur

Genocide Intervention Network — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:19:19 -0500

Recently, election coverage has dominated the news. While the networks thought it important to report on what the candidates ate for breakfast on the day of the Iowa caucuses, nothing is being said about what these candidates will do to stop the genocide in Darfur. You have an opportunity to change this.

Last Step: President Must Sign SADA

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:53:58 -0500

Last Wednesday, the Senate approved the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) by unanimous consent. Today, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed SADA with a vote of 411-0. Now President Bush has 10 days to sign the bill into law.

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE and ask President Bush to sign SADA.

We Did It! SADA Passes the Senate!

Genocide Intervention Network — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:56:17 -0500

Great news! Late last night, the United States Senate unanimously passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (PDF). It was a tough fight and opposition to the bill was only overcome after thousands of Americans from all 50 states called and e-mailed their Senators.

Thanks for your work to pass the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA)! Please help us keep up the fight by contributing to GI-Net.

Tell Congress to fund peacekeeping in Darfur

Genocide Intervention Network — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:47:36 -0400

Congress is making important decisions on funding for the peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The quick deployment of peacekeepers to Darfur depends on American support.

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE and ask your Representative to fully fund the UN peacekeeping mission for Darfur.

Concerned citizens around the country are participating in a National Call-In Week to ensure that our representatives appropriate adequate funds for peacekeeping. Won't you join them?

Support the Darfur Bill in the Senate!

tpierce — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:01:42 -0400

On October 17, 2007 an important Senate committee unanimously passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) by a vote of 21-0. Now, the bill needs your help to pass the full Senate.

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE now and ask your senator to support SADA!

The House version of the bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives in an extraordinary 418-1 vote on July 31, 2007. Now, the Senate must take action!

Victory! Important Legislation Passes House

tpierce — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:05:26 -0400

Thanks to your efforts, the Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act (DADA) passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 418 to 1.

In the past 24 hours more than 200 members of Congress received as many as 15 phone calls each from constituents urging support for DADA.

This bipartisan bill is the most substantial piece of Darfur legislation to pass the House of Representatives since the genocide began.

China Must Take Action on Darfur!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:43:50 -0400

Last week, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 422. This resolution calls on the Chinese government to help end the genocide in Darfur. The bill passed unanimously on June 6, 2007, by a vote of 410-0.

Urge your senators to take action!

Ask your Senators to Support the Sudan Divestment Authorization Act!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:43:02 -0400

The Sudan Divestment Authorization Act (Senate Bill 831), introduced on March 8, provides federal protection for states that divest from foreign companies funding the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE and End the Violence in Darfur!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:42:05 -0400

About 1-800-GENOCIDE

“put out a call, a 911, and say there’s a genocide underway”
—Samantha Power

Success! Sudan Will Not Chair the African Union

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:41:08 -0400

Last week, it appeared certain that the 2007 chairmanship of the African Union would be awarded to Sudan — perpetrators of the ongoing genocide in Darfur.

Sudan Must Not Chair the African Union!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:38:16 -0400

Sudan may soon be appointed head of the African Union. We must stop the genocidal government of Sudan and its brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir from taking control of Africa’s most important political organization.

New Year's Resolution for Congress: Make Darfur a Priority

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:36:42 -0400

The 110th Congress begins today.

Genocide Hits Home: Meet with Legislators in Your Community

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:30:00 -0400

Steps to Schedule Your Visit

1. Find your legislators on the Darfur scorecard.

A Thanksgiving Message from Darfur

ginetadmin — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The women of Darfur are being raped while collecting firewood. Thousands have been victims; often repeatedly. They now sing a song. “This is our land ... They rape us and they kill us. Who can we depend on to help us?

Call Congress to Demand Funding for Darfur Peacekeepers!

ginetadmin — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

1. Find your legislators on DarfurScores.org. 2. Read about their record on Darfur. 3. Call their offices with the number listed on each page, and ask them to appropriate more funds for peacekeeping in Darfur. 4. Report your calls so STAND can keep track of how offices are responding.

Making Darfur Matter: Policymakers Respond to Your Pressure!

ginetadmin — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Keep Up the Pressure for Darfur

Tell Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer that you are concerned about the escalating violence in Darfur and the desperate need of civilian protection. Ask Dr. Frazer to request from Congress an additional $180 million to fund African Union peacekeepers in 2007.

Darfur National Call-In Day: Urge President Bush to Stop Genocide

ginetadmin — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Africa Action’s National Call-In Day for Darfur Co-sponsored by the Genocide Intervention Network, the American Jewish World Service and the Darfur Rehabilitation Project

When: United Nations Day, Tuesday, Oct. 24

Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM Eastern Time / 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Time (or throughout the day)

Tonight: Searching for Jacob in Darfur

ginetadmin — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Tonight, CBS’ “60 Minutes

Make a Difference in Darfur, in One Day

ginetadmin — Wed, 4 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Tomorrow, October 5, you have the chance to make your voice heard around the world — and have a direct impact on the ground in Darfur. In a single day, activists in hundreds of cities on four continents will join together in solidarity with the victims of genocide in Darfur. Participa

Keep Making Noise for Darfur!

ginetadmin — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Last month, we asked you to post comments on a Washington Post blog about why stopping genocide in Darfur should be one of the top eight election issues for 2006. The next day more than 100 of the 350 posts on the blog mentioned Darfur. In 1994, National Security

UN Acts on Darfur, Will Congress Step Up?

ginetadmin — Fri, 1 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Yesterday morning, the United Nations Security Council authorized a UN peacekeeping force to expand from Southern Sudan into Darfur, to replace the African Union peacekeepers who will leave at the end of this month.

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Darfur: Do your members of Congress make the grade?

ginetadmin — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400

For the past two years, Congress has said genocide in Darfur must stop. Go to www.DarfurScores.org and find out whether or not your representatives and senators backed up their words with action.

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Darfur Matters in This Election

ginetadmin — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400

In the past year, the anti-genocide movement has demonstrated extraordinary power. Yet many leaders still haven’t gotten the message — stopping the genocide in Darfur needs to be a political priority. The Washington Post is the primary newspaper read by elected officials in Washington, and they are asking readers to decide the eight most important issues for voters in the election this November. Today, they argue, “President Bus

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A Failed Promise to Darfur

ginetadmin — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

At the Rally for Darfur in Washington last April, US Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer promised her audience, “We have a strategy today that will work in Darfur.

Don’t Let the U.S. Turn Its Back on Darfur!

ginetadmin — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The African Union plans to withdraw its peacekeepers from Darfur by the end of September. Violence on the ground has increased since the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement, and what little protection AU troops have offered will soon be gone. The UN reported Wednesday that Sudanese security and armed forces are painting their helicopters white, the same color as UN and African Union helicopters.

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End the Genocide Tax: Tell Your State to Divest from Sudan!

ginetadmin — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

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Tell Bush to Appoint a Special Envoy for Darfur

ginetadmin — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

This morning, Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick — who coordinated the Bush administration’s efforts to stop genocide in Darfur, Sudan — announced his resignation. Zoellick’s resignation leaves a huge hole in the United States’ response to a situation declared by President Bush to be "clearly genocide" in which "the human cost is beyond calculation." We need you to tell the president to take the next steps toward protecting civilians in Darfur.

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Peacekeepers in Darfur Get Boost from Congress

ginetadmin — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Good news: the anti-genocide constituency has won again! Your calls and e-mails over the past three months were heard by Congress, and yesterday the House approved $173 million in emergency funding for Darfur peacekeepers, with the Senate following suit today. Please take a minute to write a quick “thank you

Join Angelina Jolie and demand action from Congress!

ginetadmin — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Angelina Jolie, world-famous actor and UN Goodwill Ambassador, will be running an advertisement in USA Today next week, calling on U.S. leaders to take real action on Darfur. “We can stop this [genocide], but only if government leaders make it a high priority," Ms. Jolie writes. “We know what is happening in Darfur. We know how to stop it.

Victories in Congress, Follow-Through Needed

ginetadmin — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Last week, Congress moved closer toward real action to protect innocent lives in Darfur, Sudan by:

Passing the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act in the House of Representatives

Adding additional funds to the House and Senate emergency spending bills

(For more information about the legislation, click here) Your calls, letters and in-person meetings over the past six months have made a real difference. These victories are huge steps in the right direction, but they are only significant if, in the next month, the whole Congress supports at least $200 million in funding for peacekeepers in Darfur.

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How the Anti-Genocide Constituency Took Down a Lobbyist for Genocide

ginetadmin — Wed, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Your calls work! Lobbyist for Sudan is out! Last week, we asked you to call Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and tell her to fire Sudan’s lobbyist in Washington. Your calls have worked! Today, GI-Net announced that the lobbyist no longer works for the government of Sudan. The lesson here is clear — governments who will not protect their own people do not deserve the privilege of doing business in the United States.

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Words and Action on Darfur

ginetadmin — Thu, 2 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Tuesday, in his State of the Union address, President Bush committed the United States to showing compassion for refugees "fleeing genocide." Yet he chose not to discuss the Darfur genocide in particular, and thus could not outline the steps needed to translate that compassion into real human security for Darfurians. Under President Bush's authority, the State Department continues to allow an apologist for genocide to lobby the U.S. government on behalf of the government of Sudan.

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